Part-time Associate Producer

ARKANSAS HEARST TELEVISION INC; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ARKANSAS HEARST TELEVISION INC in Rogers, AR, is seeking an entry level Local News Associate Producer to support daily newscasts. You will write stories, create graphics, research information, edit video, and help post content to our website and social media platforms.

The role requires strong writing and verbal communication, the ability to meet deadlines, and comfort working with digital platforms. This part-time position offers an entry path into a career in journalism within a major regional

Qualifications

• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital publishing.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos.
• Assist producers and reporters with research.
• Collaborate with editors, producers, reporters, and photographers.
• Create content for social media and digital platforms.
• Research and write stories for television and digital platforms.
• Make follow up calls to gather information.

Skills

Social media familiarity

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Deadline-driven

Job description

Local News Associate Producer (Entry Level)

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR. has an opening for an Part-time Associate Producer. You will assist producers in all aspects of producing a newscast. This will include writing stories, creating graphics, researching information, and using video. Associate Producers also help make phone calls to gather information about stories. In addition to writing for our broadcasts, our associate producers are also assigned to write/post stories daily to our website and social media sites and have writing and tape editing skills. You will report to the News Director. This is a wonderful opportunity if you are looking to get your foot in the door and get started in a career in journalism.

Responsibilities

• Write copy for daily newscasts and edit videos
• Assist producers and reporters with research
• Collaborate with assignment editors, producers, reporters, photographers, editors, production staff and news managers
• Understand social media and be able to produce content on our digital platforms
• Research and write stories for television and digital platforms
• Make follow up calls and beat calls

Requirements

• Familiarity with social media
• Writing and verbal skills
• Work on deadlines
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.